1992 Ford Explorer Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 633 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the seats of the 1992 Ford Explorer, 3% of the 633 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While getting into the seat leaned back and heard a snap and seat went back. When driving there was no support. Dealer said seat frame snapped and one of the hinges broke on the drivers side.”
NHTSA complaint #856930, filed 2000-02“While driving on expressway at 60mph the driver's side seat back broke and fell back into the rear seat passenger. The dealer claims they cannot obtain new part to replace seat from Ford motor company because part is discontinued. They would not suggest alternative repair. Contacted Ford motor company and they could only suggest three phone numbersof companies that deal in discontinued parts. None of those places have the part either. Apparently Ford isn't interested in repairing or providing a part to fix this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #747225, filed 2001-06“When vehicle was rear ended at a stand still while merging in traffic, the driver's side seatback collapsed. Causing injuries to the driver's head/ back/neck and knees. The vehicle has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #824298, filed 1998-06“While pulling out of a parking lot driver's seat fell backward due to a bolt prematurly breaking. Consumer almost loss control of vehicle. Nhtsa needs to look into this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #847127, filed 1999-09“The drivers seat runner at the bottom of the seat was broken, the metal at the base was ripped causing the seat to be uncomfortable and to tilt backwards. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #558192, filed 2000-11Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 17% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 17 | 4% |
| 2020 | 41 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 | 32 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 0% |
| 2013 | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 20 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 27 | 18% |
| 2007 | 24 | 12% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 0% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 30 | 1% |
| 2001 | 24 | 6% |
| 2000 | 39 | 4% |
| 1999 | 68 | 5% |
| 1998 | 70 | 4% |
| 1997 | 38 | 2% |
| 1996 | 29 | 2% |
| 1995 | 19 | 2% |
| 1994 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 | 30 | 3% |
| 1992 | 20 | 3% |
| 1991 | 16 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Explorer
128 complaintsBrakes
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
77 complaintsEngine cooling
64 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
46 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsEquipment
23 complaintsFuel system
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology